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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Bioveterinary Sciences (with Foundation Year)
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Bioveterinary Sciences (with Foundation Year) course at University of Lancashire.
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T Level
P
P (C+)
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D313
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Bioveterinary Sciences (with Foundation Year) course.
Course overview
Open the door to an exciting veterinary career with our foundation year degree in Bioveterinary Sciences. Once complete you'll have the opportunity to progress on to our BSc programmes.
Bioveterinary science is an exciting, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary field. If you want to work towards a rewarding scientific career with a focus on animals, then this is the course for you.
During this programme, you will develop foundational knowledge in a range of topics including animal welfare and husbandry, scientific research skills, anatomy and physiology, social issues and global challenges.
The foundation course highlights the connections between animal health, welfare, the environment, and their management as one; also known as One Health.
Why study with us
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This foundation bioveterinary degree will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to progress on to the full BSc Bioveterinary Sciences programme.
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Learn from leading scientific and industry experts, including qualified clinicians and globally recognised researchers
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Our curriculum is interactive and practical, focusing on developing your technical skills as well as your core knowledge
What you’ll do
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Our curriculum is interactive and practical, focusing on developing your technical skills as well as your core knowledge
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You will have access to specialist facilities like our bioveterinary anatomy space, which includes our virtual dissection Anatomage tables
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You will learn through a range of innovative methods including practical sessions, handling animal species, working in real laboratories, and conducting field work off-site
Future careers
This course will prepare you for further study in veterinary and life sciences at honours level. You could progress onto our BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Sciences course and gain a full honours degree in just two years.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Department
School of Veterinary Medicine
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animal science
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £11,750 per year |
| Scotland | £11,750 per year |
| Wales | £11,750 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £11,750 per year |
| Channel Islands | £11,750 per year |
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union
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Course is really great with a lot of opportunities
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University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Bioveterinary Sciences (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
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University of Lancashire open days
If you’re looking to start university, you’ll know that the best way to find out what it’s really like is to visit in person.
The University of Lancashire is holding open days on –
Undergraduate
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Saturday 20 June, 9am-3pm
Preston – Sunday 16 August, 9am-3pm
Postgraduate
Preston – Wednesday 18 March, 4-7pm
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Wednesday 3 June, 4-7pm
Source: University of Lancashire
